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How to crochet the front post and the back post double crochet stitch

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Dear crafters,

The front post stitch and the back post stitch are two fancy, yet easy crochet stitches founded on the use of the double crochet stitch which is a beginner crochet stitch. Each of these two stitches can be used on its own to create beautiful items. The front post double crochet stitch is often used to make mufflers, headbands, cardigans, vests. It is a ”looks like knitted” stitch. Take a look at the images below which showcase some of our crocheted items based on the front post stitch. read more

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How to crochet the good old muffler (looks like knitted)

Dear crafters,

Surely that good old cosy muffler that you keep at the back of a shelf in your wardrobe for those awful cold winter days made you wonder whether this knitted item can be done through the art of crocheting as well. As a matter of fact, this knitted pattern is one of the easiest patterns that can be converted into a crocheted one. The front post double crochet stitch is the crochet stitch which does all the magic! So in today’s instructions we shall teach you how to crochet the good old muffler which is a beginner-level pattern. Oh, and also is an adorable fashion item that can be turned into a gift for your husband, father, brother or boyfriend. read more

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How to crochet a combination of single crochet, double crochet and cluster stitches

How to crochet a combination of single crochet, double crochet and cluster stitches
How to crochet a combination of single crochet, double crochet and cluster stitches

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends ,

I am so glad you came across my new pattern that will show you how to crochet a combination of single crochet stitches , double crochet stitches , chain spaces and clusters . Please note that the following instructions do not teach you how to crochet an actual pattern for an item , but it will guide you in the usage of the cluster stitch in a pattern . It is up to you how and where you are going to use the following combination of stitches .

Level: intermediate.

Abbreviations and how to : read more

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How to Crochet a Slouchy Crocodile Beret

How to crochet a Crocodile Stitch Beret

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends ,

I admit that I only began writing instructions for my crochet projects recently , after resuming my hand made hobby last year , in March . Putting these instructions together is a great adventure for me , since I still am unable to see , which means that I have to write down the steps using a lot of my imagination and visual memory . This is a marvelous thing happening to me since visualizing things is a recommended exercise for people who have lost their sight . So let’s see how this is going to go . Please address notes to me about any mistakes you may find throughout the instructions for a Christmas crocheted beret using the crocodile stitch as the main technique . read more

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How to Crochet a Square around a Circle

How to crochet a square around a circle

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends,

Today, we are going to teach you how to crochet a square around a circle.
There are many ways to crochet a circle. Also, there are lots of variations in the number of rounds you can crochet for a circle, for instance, a circle with two rounds, a circle with three rounds, or more. Crocheting a circle with 2 rounds is different from crocheting a circle with 3 rounds. This is based on the number of double crochet stitches you are using on the first round. There are video tutorials showing both types of circles on my YouTube channel, which you can find by following the links below:
How to crochet a circle with 2 rounds: part 1 and part 2.
How to crochet a circle with 3 rounds: part 1, part 2 and part 3.
We had to reconfigure the number of stitches on each round so as to have an even number of stitches to match a square. read more

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How to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape

How to crochet a shawl in a triangle

Dear Crafters,

I thought I should tell you that I’ve finally managed to overcome the lethargy after the stroke. In fact, even my sister, Ana-Maria, is feeling much better. We were both struck with apathy and with this sense of futility. But for the past few months I’ve started crocheting again and my sister started to learn how to crochet. I feel this overwhelming joy that I can hold the crochet hook without feeling frustrated that I can’t crochet double crochet stitches like I used to. I’m still limited to a few techniques and stitches, because of my blindness, but it’s better than nothing. Ever since I started crocheting I’ve been making shawl after shawl. Seven, to be more precise. Some of them I offered to friends as gifts and the rest I intend to sell. But, even if I want to sell the complete project, that doesn’t mean that you do not have the right to know “the secret” behind the project. So, we decided to teach you how to crochet a shawl in a triangle shape, like the one in the image below. read more

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Crocheting a Black & White Granny on the Straight Blanket

Crochet contrasting Colors Granny on the Straight Blanket

Dear Artsy Craftsy Friends,

After nearly 2 years and a half break from crocheting, I began practicing the art once again on a beginners level. I started crocheting a blanket using the Granny on the Straight Stitch. It will be given as a gift to my bioenergy therapist, who is treating me free of charge.

This article won’t teach you how to crochet the Granny on the Straight Stitch, but it will show the adventure of crocheting a first blanket being a blind person. However, if you want to learn how to crochet the Granny on the Straight Stitch, you can watch my old tutorials that teach you to do just that. Follow the links bellow:
The Granny on the Straight Stitch video tutorial: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4. read more